Slinging information straight into your face today at speeds of up to 100mph (IF you're expert ancient slinger, that is).

Today's episode is in honor of the release of House of David on Amazon Prime, where slinging is going to be featured in a cinematic fashion and Madi's little happy slinging heart is SO FULL.

We will talk about the vastly underdiscussed topic of ancient slinging, and how it impacted (pun intended? Maybe? It's a loose pun, but if you dig it's there, you've gotta want it...) ancient battlefields.

We will talk about who the slingers were, the ammo they used, and end of the story of the most famous slinger in history: David.

The story of David & Goliath & Goliath's shield guy begins 1 hour in, and you KNOW Madi packed it with as much detail as possible.

CHECK OUT @hilltophurler on Instagram and his page at hilltophurler.com for BEAUTIFUL SLINGS (he is the one who made not only Madi's sling, but also the slings for the House of David series on Prime) and for epic slinging content.

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In this special Folktales episode, we decided to give you something different in the form of FIVE stories that we read to you for the first time on the spot! and ngl, they are a little… middle-fingery. But hey, that’s the dice you roll when you play the game of folktales

Story 1: Domingo’s Cat

In this one, we find a fiscal feline who is both a work horse and giver. The cat can talk, has a magic hole, and trolls bacon (you’ll get it when you listen), all normal Brazilian cat stuff.

Story 2: Sweet Porridge

WHATS ANOTHER WORD FOR ‘STOP’?!? Like, for real. What else do you say in this situation? Anyways. Always take a little pot from an old lady in the woods.

Story 3: Their Soft Crowns Discovered

This story is about . Fowls are such a weak tribe…

Story 4: The Wolf and the Man

Yeah, but can you fight?? This is a story about putting your money where your mouth is. Don’t let men hear it though.

Story 5: The Gold Key

Literally nothing to say about this one.

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Once upon a time in the 9th century…

It was dark and cold and scary, and we wanted out… but from it… emerged… the concept of the proto-knight and his unchecked, unbridled violence

From there evolved the concept of chivalry, and from that courtly love

How?? You’ll just have to listen! Be ready to learn A TON in this episode, in true Chris Riley fashion!

STAY TUNED FOR AN ABSOLUTELY INSANE FRESH CUP at the end of this one….

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So you guys remember that time France tried to colonize Mexico and like… did it?

Yeah us either, but you’re gonna learn today!

Join us for a unique Spill the Mead episode where a GUEST host, and friend of Madi’s Lindsey Olson tells us a bit about this WILD event in history they often gets swept under the rug!

We learn the TRUTH about Cinco de Mayo and we learn about the hard consequences of running and crying to France for help…

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Welcome to Banter-ville USA, population Madi, Gabby, and you. We do eventually get to Folktales though, and they go like this:

Story 1 | Chinese New Year: here's a nice quick, straightforward one, we genuinely have no idea why we were so confused... but this is the story of the origin of Chinese New Year celebrations! You can expect a problematic (albeit only once a year) monster, a "newcomer", and a homeowning granny.

Story 1.5 | Gabby's Off-the-Dome Chinese Zodiac Story: we will for sure come back to this one later, but here's a little sneaky-peaky. We love a freestyle here at Spill the Mead.

Story 2 | The White Bear King: WHERE ARE THE CHILDREN AND IS THIS BEAR HOT?! In this Norwegian tale, we go for a gosh darn ride you guys... The bear is hot (we think), the princess is a dreamer, the twist is plural. The big take away here is, you can't just be a bear at some point in your life, and then not be hot if you're in human form. Right? RIGHT???

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Oh my love is like a red, red rose…

And Rabbie’s life was a tale of struggle, shame, redemption, and national recognition. And alcohol, don’t forget that very crucial component.

Let’s look back at the life of Scotland’s National Poet, Rabbie Burns: a hard-drinking, fast-living, tenant-farming, tax-collecting rebel with the heart of a poet and some fierce national pride.

Learn with us why Rabbie is regarded as a Scottish national treasure and why his poetry and songs were SO culturally important that he is still honored each year on January 25th. We will spill all the tea on what a Burns Dinner is and even tell you how to create your own, so you can join in the celebration. Fancy a bit of haggis?

Hey listener, who would win that fight?

Listen to this cryptic episode to find out! And then listen some more for an EPIC twist. This episode just goes to show us all the power of gossip and propaganda, Vive la France!

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WELCOME TO 2025, HONEYBEES!

We are SO on theme for Folktales today, we have two for you, both about New Years Day!

1.) Bad Little Goblin's New Year: no this one is not about Gabby, and don't fall for it if she asks you. No no, this story is about a little nuisance who goes from choking baby birds for fun, to pranking with a purpose. The character arc here is REAL. CHHHSSSSHHHHHHHH!!! (that was the sound of a cymbal)

2.} The Sisters & The Elves: listen HoneyBees, there are 2 types of people in this world. Those who choose to dance with the elves, and those who dare utter the name of God in their presence, thus acquiring all the loot. Choose your own adventure, just please don't dance too hard, break a thigh, and lose your mind... don't embarrass us like that. Come on.

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